Peer Support Practice - Mayo
This programme provides students with an education for professional practice in peer support work. Peer Support work involves using your lived experience to be of support to another person who is need. This work has a recovery focus. The areas of practice includes disability/neurodiversity, addiction services, physical health (particularly in dementia care), and mental health/ emotional distress.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, online.
Study Hours
Lectures are held throughout the week from Monday to Thursday. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 2 hours per week per 5 credit module to their studies.
On-Campus Attendance
No attendance required.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a Level 7 major award in Social Care or cognate discipline and to have demonstrated evidence of integrated peer[1] practice appropriate experience and knowledge. The latter criterion will be informed by a direct interview and the submission of a portfolio of experience which will include a detailed personal statement.
Further information
Total Fees €2,000
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for those seeking to work as professional Peer Support or Family Peer Support workers in areas of mental and/or physical health practice.
Modules
Understanding Peer Support
Recovery in Mental Health
Contemporary Issues in Mental
Health
Electives
Addiction and Care
Critical Perspectives on
Neurodiversity
Disability and Care
Peer Support in Dementia Care
Examination & Assessment
100% continuous assessment.
Course Coordinator: Dr Mark Garavan mark.garavan@atu.ie